Gibson The Paul

Infobox Guitar model|title=The Paul
manufacturer=Gibson
period=1978 – 1982
bodytype=Solid Walnut
necktype=Set
scale=24.75"
woodbody=Walnut
woodneck=Walnut
woodfingerboard=22 fret - Ebony
bridge=Tune-O-Matic
pickups=2 Dirty Finger [http://gibson.com/en%2Dus/Divisions/Gibson%20Gear/Pickups/%5FDirty%20Fingers/]
Gibson's "The Paul" guitar was manufactured from 1978 to 1982. ^{[http://www.vintageguitars.org.uk/gib80p55.php]} Variations on the model were introduced and it was later referred to as "The Paul" (Standard). ^{[http://vintage-guitars.blogspot.com/2006/02/gibson-paul.html]} It was targeted to customers who wanted Gibson quality and reputation at a lower price point. It included such items as the Tune-O-Matic bridge (although nickel plated rather than gold) but attained cost savings by not including the carved maple top seen on most Les Paul variants. It's known for its solid Walnut body and neck. Regarded as a good quality budget guitar it has a small following as a collector's item ^{[http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/product/Gibson/The+Paul/50/1]} and is referred to as "The Coffee Table Burst" because of its natural walnut finish.

In 1980 Gibson also introduced "The Paul" (Deluxe) ^{[http://www.vintageguitars.org.uk/gib80p58.php]} and "The Paul" (Deluxe) Firebrand. Both are identical to the Standard model except using Mahogany instead of Walnut for both the body and neck. The Firebrand also featured a black finish covering the natural finish everywhere except the area around the pickups.

External links

* [http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/EarlGreyhound/ Gibson featured artist who plays a "The Paul"]
* [http://www.gibson.com/en%2Dus/Divisions/Gibson%20Gear/Pickups/%5FDirty%20Fingers/ Gibson Dirty Finger Pickups]
* [http://www.vintageguitars.org.uk/gib80.php Gibson 1980 Catalogue]